CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 139 in BNSS: Section 158
Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of expert
CrPC
139
BNSS
158
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 139 dealt with "Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of expert". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 158 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 139?
- CrPC Section 139 (Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of expert) corresponds to Section 158 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 135 → BNSS 154 · Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
- CrPC 136 → BNSS 155 · Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
- CrPC 137 → BNSS 156 · Procedure where existence of public right is denied
- CrPC 138 → BNSS 157 · Procedure where person against whom order is made appears to show cause
- CrPC 140 → BNSS 159 · Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions
- CrPC 141 → BNSS 160 · Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
- CrPC 142 → BNSS 161 · Injunction pending inquiry
- CrPC 143 → BNSS 162 · Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance